Technical Author

Job Title: Technical Author (Electronics / Communications & Networking)
Location: 4–5 days onsite (UK secure site)
Engagement Type: Permanent 
Clearance: Must be eligible and willing to undergo eDV clearance
Salary/Rate: £30,000 – £60,000 

Overview
We are supporting a highly secure UK government programme and are looking to engage two Technical Authors to meet growing demand for technical documentation capability.
We are particularly interested in individuals with a background in:
Electronics systems, or
Communications & networking technologiesCandidates must be willing and eligible to undergo Enhanced DV (eDV) clearance as part of the role.
Key Responsibilities
Produce clear, accurate, and structured technical documentation for complex systems
Translate engineering concepts (electronics / comms / networking) into user-friendly materials
Collaborate with engineers and SMEs to capture and document system functionality
Maintain and manage documentation 
Create technical diagrams and illustrations
Track and manage workload
Work autonomously—proactively identifying tasks and driving delivery
Ensure documentation meets programme and security standards
Required Experience & Skills
Experience as a Technical Author within defence, government, or highly regulated environments
Strong understanding of either:
Electronics, OR
Communications / networking

Ability to work independently and engage effectively with technical stakeholders
Must be eligible for UK eDV clearance (UK national, suitable background, willing to undergo vetting)
Desirable Experience
Background within MOD / defence programmes (e.g. DE&S experience)
Degree qualified in Electronics, Communications, or a related discipline
Ex-Forces candidates, particularly from Royal Signals,
Experience working in secure environments
Local to the Cheltenham area
Working Pattern
Predominantly onsite (4–5 days per week due to security requirements)
Some flexibility for low-side/offline documentation work where appropriate
Candidate Profile
This role would suit someone who:
Is proactive and self-sufficient
Can operate comfortably in secure, structured environments
Enjoys translating complex technical concepts into clear documentation
Has either strong domain expertise or a solid technical foundation with the ability to learn qui